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The MHS mural on the band building

The MHS mural on the band building

Jerzel Bornios December 14, 2023

Eren Padilla, general art teacher at McKinley High School, said a school mural is a great way to bring color and creativity into the learning environment. It serves as a visual representation of the school's...

Clockwise from the top left: “Fairy Terns” by Eren Star Padilla, “Moʻokūʻauhau O Mele” by Kaui Chun, “Harmony” by Kristi Auyong, and “That’s the Ticket!” by Jeffrey Ideta. Photos taken by Kristi Auyong. Nhi Nguyen

McKinley Teachers Display Their Talents at Capitol Modern’s ‘Artist Teacher’ Exhibit

Nhi Nguyen December 8, 2023

Four McKinley teachers were given an opportunity to showcase their art and their talents and hobbies outside of the classroom at Capitol Modern’s Artist Teacher exhibit. The exhibit featured 27 teachers,...

Wahikuli neighborhood just past Front Street in Lahaina. Photo courtesy of Justin Collado.

Maui Fire Tragedy Affects McKinley Staff

Malia Manuel and Kiara Chastity Pajarillo October 3, 2023

Submitted to 2024 Hawaii High School Journalism Awards for Investigative Journalism What started out as scattered brush fires on Aug. 8 in Maui turned into a tragedy affecting masses of people in the...

Principal Ron Okamura talks about the new school year of 2023-2024 since its three to four years from COVID-19. Photo by Kiara Chastity Pajarillo

Principal Okamura Looks Forward to New School Year

Joseph H. Mai October 3, 2023

As McKinley High School returns to normal from COVID-19, Principal Ron Okamura is looking forward to the 2023-2024 school year. To Okamura, having every student graduate is a big goal. He also hopes for...

On Aug. 10., students lined up in the auditorium to get their free HOLO cards. Lines were long, and students waited around an hour to claim their free bus pass. Photo by Shane Kaneshiro

McKinley Distributes Free HOLO Cards

Kenvin Huynh and Jayson Jwanian September 20, 2023

On Aug. 10, students lined up in the auditorium to get their free HOLO cards. Lines were long, and students waited around an hour to claim their free bus pass. Schools on Oahu are distributing free bus...

Photo by Jerome Linear.

McKinley Introduces Finger Scanning Technology in Lunch Lines

The Pinion Staff September 17, 2023

During the new McKinley school year, finger scanning was introduced into the cafeteria lines along with more counters now open for students, faculty and staff. At the start of the first week of school,...

Students and teachers particpate in the game “Sharks and Minnows” during the Welcome Back Assembly. Photo by Lukas Gaudier.
Photo by Lukas Gaudier

Students Attend McKinley’s Welcome Back Assembly

Joseph H. Mai, Nhi Nguyen, and Jerome Linear September 14, 2023

McKinley High School held an assembly on Aug. 11 at the gym to welcome back the students and kick off the school year. McKinley held games, practiced McKinley traditions, held a fashion show and more. The...

Students Michel Libokmeto and Jessica Cristina Valdez (both c/o 2024) load up trucks with the donations made by the McKinley community. Photo by Shane Kaneshiro

McKinley Supports Maui with Donations

Malia Manuel, Kiara Chastity Pajarillo, and Cheska Orias September 14, 2023

After the devastating Maui fire on Aug 8, the McKinley community came together in solidarity for Lahaina by donating. McKinley High School, McKinley Community School for Adults, and McKinley Alumni Association...

Sophomore volunteers raise the lyrics to the Black and Gold during the New Student Orientation. Photo by Joseph Mai.

New Student Orientation Introduces Freshmen to McKinley

Jerzel Bornios, Lukas Gaudier, and Shane Kaneshiro September 14, 2023

New Student Orientation was held on Aug. 7 on McKinley High School’s campus where faculty and staff welcomed the incoming freshmen by showing them the rules and opportunities the school has to offer....

Senior prepares to get into the bleachers for the graduation ceremony.

Graduation Journey – Before, During, After

Before During On May 21, McKinley High School held a commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2023. As air horns cried and balloons soared on that hot, sunny day—the small, yet mighty...

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